WASHINGTON -- The Braves on Monday promoted outfield prospect Mallex Smith while continuing to tinker with their bullpen by promoting a pair of relievers -- left-hander Hunter Cervenka and right-hander Joel De La Cruz. The club also designated right-handed reliever Jose Ramirez for assignment.
Cervenka and De La Cruz were both expected to be in Atlanta's bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Nationals. But De La Cruz's stint could prove to be a short one as the Braves will need to create a roster spot for Jhoulys Chacin, who is scheduled to start Tuesday night's game against the Nats.